New York City property record for 196 Nelson St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,980 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,545 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Jan 2024 Sale |
| APN | 00474-0020 |
| Primary APN | 00474-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00474-0020 |
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| Street Address | 196 NELSON ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11231-4502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 474 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 7700 |
196 Nelson St, a triplex, is held in a trust since August 2026.
Source: New York City records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 DENNETT PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4516 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026237127 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 196 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4502 |
| Document Number | 0000237127 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026237127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7 DENNETT PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4516 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 196 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4502 |
| Document Number | 0000005298 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024000005298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 98 73RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-1950 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | ATTN WILLIAM HANLEY 98 73RD STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11209 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Nelson St was $5,545, down 1.2% from the year before.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,545.00 (-1.19%) | $179,220 Land $24,840 Building $154,380 | $2,987,000 Land $414,000 Building $2,573,000 |
| 2025 | $5,612.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,253.00 | $185,640 Land $24,840 Building $160,800 | $3,094,000 Land $414,000 Building $2,680,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 196 Nelson St; there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 196 Nelson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,577 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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